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Beau

Florida Highway Patrol — Tallahassee, FL

Heatstroke Rottweiler

Service Record

End of Watch September 1, 1987

Age 2

Gender Male

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Breed Rottweiler

Cause Heatstroke

Agency

Department Florida Highway Patrol

Location Tallahassee, FL

Incident

K9 Beau died as a result of heat exhaustion after a search for home invasion suspects. After the search concluded, his handler noticed Beau appeared sick and took him to an animal hospital. Beau's body temperature was severely elevated and treatment was unsuccessful.

K9 Beau, badge number 2026, had graduated from the Miami Police Department Training Academy where he won the Most Outstanding Canine Award in his class.